Game Science has released the latest patch for Black Myth: Wukong, version 1.0.20.21756, introducing extensive performance upgrades, system refinements, and a series of bug fixes across both PlayStation 5 and PC. This update is one of the most technically significant to date, integrating AMD’s FSR4 technology, reworking graphical modes, and improving CPU and memory performance in various gameplay scenarios.
In addition to performance optimizations, the patch includes enhancements to boss encounters, interface clarity, and localization. PlayStation 5 users will notice a rebalanced Performance Mode that now runs at 60Hz for reduced input latency and higher resolution, while PC players gain expanded compatibility settings and improved lighting effects. The update also resolves multiple rendering, translation, and voiceover issues for a smoother overall experience.
Full Patch Notes
Update Details
- Version: 1.0.20.21756
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC (Steam and other stores)
- Release Date: October 13, 2025, at 16:00 (UTC+8)
- The patch will be rolled out gradually on all platforms.
Pre-Installation Notes
- Storage Requirements (PS5): Due to major underlying changes, the update requires significant disk space. If the patch fails to install, players may need to delete and redownload the game.
- PC Users:
- Ensure sufficient free disk space for temporary update files.
- Uninstall mods before patching to prevent launch or save file errors.
- If shader compilation crashes occur, restart the game or skip compilation per the official Game Graphics FAQ.
Experience Improvements
Boss Battles
- Improved combat experience and balance during the fight against Yaoguai King “Giant Shigandang.”
Interface & Interaction
- Journeyer’s Chart: Now guides the player to “Travel with Keeper’s Shrine” before obtaining the first chart.
- Improved visibility of the Cleared label in the Load Journey menu.
Performance & Visuals
- PC Enhancements:
- Added AMD FSR4 integration for compatible GPUs (requires updated drivers).
- Enhanced Compatible Mode to disable ray tracing and certain upscaling features to improve launch stability on older hardware.
- Adjusted default settings for various graphics cards for optimal balance.
- Improved lighting quality when Global Illumination is set to low, bringing it closer to high-quality rendering.
- PlayStation 5 Enhancements:
- Performance Mode adjusted to 60Hz with lower input latency and higher resolution.
- Original mode renamed Performance Mode (Legacy).
- Improved loading speed and texture clarity.
- General Enhancements:
- Significant improvements to CPU utilization, rendering performance, and memory efficiency.
- Improved motion blur quality to reduce aliasing during camera movement.
Localization
- Added full language support for Czech.
Bug Fixes
Bosses
- Fixed an issue where Yaoguai Chief “Top Takes Bottom & Bottom Takes Top” could become undefeatable under certain conditions.
- Fixed a display issue causing the iron ball to not appear correctly during the same encounter.
Performance and Stability
- Fixed multiple rendering issues, including screen ghosting and edge flickering. (PS5)
- Fixed a bug preventing XeSS 2.0 frame generation from enabling on certain displays. (PC)
- Fixed crashes occurring when DLSS 4 frame generation and ray tracing were active simultaneously. (PC)
- Resolved NXSR rendering bugs causing ghosting, flickering, and visual artifacts, while improving its overall quality. (PC)
Localization & UI
- Fixed text overlap issues in the Make Medicine interface.
- Corrected voiceover and subtitle errors in several cutscenes.
- Fixed missing or inconsistent localization for various Settings menu items.
- Corrected translation, capitalization, and terminology consistency across multiple languages.
Black Myth: Wukong is an award-winning action RPG developed by Game Science, inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. Players control the Destined One, a staff-wielding warrior on a mythic quest to recover six relics tied to Sun Wukong’s senses. The game launched on August 20, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and Windows, and later on August 20, 2025, for Xbox Series X/S.
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